NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 93 owner complaints for the 2000 Volvo V70. Most complaints involve vehicle speed control (23) and electrical system (18). The EPA rates it 18–22 mpg combined.
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO V70. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE RPMS EXCESSIVELY INCREASED AND THE ETS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V441000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.”
“I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PASSING SMOG AND HAD TROUBLE FOR SEVERAL YEARS. SO THE SMOG DEALER TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. I TOLD THE DEALER THAT I WAS TRYING TO PASS SMOG, BUT THE CAR HAD BEEN DRIVING VERY GOOD IN SPITE OF THE SMOG PROBLEM. THEY REPLACED EVERYTHING THAT YOU CAN IMAGINE AT A COST OF OVER 10,000 DOLLARS WHICH BOTH OF US SPENT IN A TWO MONTH PERIOD. BUT AFTER THEY GOT IT TO PASS SMOG I NOTICED ANOTHER MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM, IT WOULD STOP RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I TOLD THEM ABOUT THIS NEW PROBLEM AND THEY REPLACED THE KEY AND IT STILL STOPPED ON ME 3 X ON THE FREEWAY AND STREETS. I RETURNED THE CAR GOING DOWN THE MAIN STREETS FOR 2 HOURS AND LIFT IT WITH THE COMPANY. MCKEVITT VOLVO IN SAN LEANDRO CA. THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME BUT I TOLD THEM MY ARE DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM UNTIL THEY WORKED ON IT! I NEED A WORKING CAR AND I AM IN DEPT AS A RESULT OF THEIR WORK. I AM A 65 YEAR OLD RETIRED TEACHER BUT I CAN'T AFFORD THIS DEPT. 11”
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO V70. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER REPLACED SOME OF THE COMPONENTS. THE CONTACT MERGED INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AGAIN. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE AND BEEN REPAIRED TWICE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WILL RECUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V70 FWD Man 5-spd, 5 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,600 | 404 |
| V70 FWD Auto 5-spd, 5 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,800 | 423 |
| V70 FWD Man 5-spd, 5 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,800 | 423 |
| V70 FWD Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,000 | 444 |
| V70 FWD Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,000 | 444 |
| V70 AWD Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,200 | 468 |
| V70 AWD Auto 5-spd, 5 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,400 | 494 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
6 safety recalls as of Oct 28, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are vehicle speed control (23), electrical system (18), engine and engine cooling (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2000 Volvo V70 at 18–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (7 versions rated).